<p>@happymomof1</p>
<p>Wow, the link you posted seems very helpful, and I’ll be sure to read it thoroughly over the summer! I’m a permanent resident in Canada, and should be updating from my red passport very soon. My family is willing and able to apply to pay any costs or fees incurred. </p>
<p>Re: the guidance counsellor and domestic applications part… guidance at my school strongly discourages studying abroad, perhaps even out of our province to some extent. I’ve heard from graduated students that they’ve been unbelievably unhelpful, and from the times I’ve approached them in the past I’m not too sure how much they’re willing to talk with me. Any advice? Great point though- matches and safeties are definitely more of an in-Canada thing for me. I’m applying to the University of Toronto and Waterloo when applications roll around!</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply!</p>